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Pickering Interfaces strives to fulfil all relevant environmental laws and regulations and reduce wastes and releases to the environment. Pickering Interfaces aims to design and operate products in a way that protects the environment and the health and safety of its employees, customers and the public. Pickering Interfaces endeavours to develop and manufacture products that can be produced, distributed, used and recycled, or disposed of, in a safe and environmentally friendly manner.
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If this product is heavy reference should be made to the safety instructions for provisions of lifting and moving. STATIC SENSITIVE To indicate that static sensitive devices are present and handling precautions should be followed. REED RELAY MODULE 40-110/115/120/125 LXI MODULAR REED RELAY MATRIX 65-223 Page iv Page (IV)
I/O signals that may be present. Blanking panels are available to order from Pickering. If the product is not used in this manner for example by using an extender card then additional care must be taken to avoid contact with exposed signals.
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AND USERS SHOULD CONNECT TO THE FRONT PANEL CONNECTORS WITH CONNECTORS OR CABLE ASSEMBLIES THAT ENSURE OPERATORS WILL NOT INADVERTENTLY COME IN CONTACT WITH HIGH VOLTAGES. LXI HIGH VOLTAGE 2-POLE MATRIX 60-310 Page viii LXI MODULAR REED RELAY MATRIX 65-223 Page viii...
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65-223 graphically identifying the faulty relay. into six independent matrices whose size can be set by the user For more information go to: pickeringtest.com/ebirst...
Y-bus of any 64x8 sub-matrix that makes up the overall 65-223 matrix. The 64x8 matrices of the 65-223 plug-in modules are made up from four 32x4 matrix plug-on modules. These use Pickering high density instrument grade ruthenium reed relays for maximum reliability and performance.
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2 U 786x8 Matrix With 6 Analog Buses 1 off 65-200-002 2 U Modular Matrix Chassis 1 off 65-223-001 Matrix Plug-in, direct Y access, 6 analog bus Matrix that permits 48 concurrent connections to be made 5 off 65-223-101 Matrix Plug-in, no direct Y access, 6 analog between Y and X or X and X with Y access when utilising the analog bus capability.
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Total Operate Time ~1950 µs 1000 µs 2000 µs Speed of Operation Diagram For The 65-223 Note: These are estimated figures, PC processing and Ethernet transmission times may vary depending upon the overall system setup and load. pickeringtest.com Page 1.4...
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† This represents an example system configured as a Fuse Rating: (F) 5 A 250 V 768x8 matrix consisting of 1x 65-223-001 and 5x 65-223- LAN Interface 101 Plugin Modules housed within an 65-200-002 Chassis. 1000Base-T Ethernet Interface with a standard RJ-45 connector Expected Life (operations): >1x10...
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Single 64x8, direct Y access, 6 analog bus 65-223-002 To use eBIRST the test tool is Single 64x8, no direct Y access, 6 analog bus 65-223-102 fitted to the user connectors of the 65-223 plugin module. The Replacement Plug-on Modules...
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Reed Relay web site at pickeringrelay.com for further information. The 65-223 range is part of a growing family of Scalable Matrix systems available from Pickering Interfaces. Illustrated is the LXI 65-219 Modular 2 Amp Matrix, available in sizes up to 60x40 pickeringtest.com...
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To learn more, please go to: pickeringrelay.com Programming Pickering provide kernel, IVI and VISA (NI & Keysight) drivers which are compatible with all Microsoft supported versions of Windows and popular older versions. For a list of all supporting operating systems, please see: pickeringtest.com/os The VISA driver support is provided for LabVIEW Real Time Operating Systems (Pharlap and Linux-RT).
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Three Year Warranty & Guaranteed Long-Term Support All standard products manufactured by Pickering Interfaces are warranted against defective materials and workmanship for a period of three years from the date of delivery to the original purchaser. Extended warranty and service agreements are available for all our modules and systems with various levels to suit your requirements.
SECTION 2 - TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION The 65-223 is a modular switching system which is designed to provide a high density flexible matrix solution by the addition of plugin modules. The component parts are as follows: • The modular 65-200-001 chassis is the basis of the system and consists of a backplane, power supply and controller card housed in a 2U rack mountable chassis.
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Isolation 32x4 Matrix 32x4 Matrix Relays Matrix Daughterboard 2D Matrix Daughterboard 2C Isolation Relay Daughterboard 2 Figure 2-2. 65-223-001 Dual 64x8 Matrix Plugin Module With Direct Y Access and 6 Analog Buses Page 2.2 LXI MODULAR REED RELAY MATRIX 65-223...
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Isolation 32x4 Matrix 32x4 Matrix Relays Matrix Daughterboard 2D Matrix Daughterboard 2C Isolation Relay Daughterboard 2 Figure 2-3. 65-223-101 Dual 64x8 Matrix Plugin Module Without Direct Y Access and 6 Analog Buses Page 2.3 LXI MODULAR REED RELAY MATRIX 65-223...
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Matrix Daughterboard 2A Matrix Daughterboard 2B Matrix Daughterboard 2D Matrix Daughterboard 2C Isolation Relay Daughterboard 2 Figure 2-4. 65-223-002 Single 64x8 Matrix Plugin Module With Direct Y Access and 6 Analog Buses Page 2.4 LXI MODULAR REED RELAY MATRIX 65-223...
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Matrix Daughterboard 2A Matrix Daughterboard 2B Matrix Daughterboard 2D Matrix Daughterboard 2C Isolation Relay Daughterboard 2 Figure 2-5. 65-223-102 Single 64x8 Matrix Plugin Module Without Direct Y Access and 6 Analog Buses Page 2.5 LXI MODULAR REED RELAY MATRIX 65-223...
(bottom left to top right) in order to maintain consistent bandwidth and path resistance. IP Address The 65-200 chassis which hosts the 65-223 matrix plugin modules is controlled over an LXI compliant Ethernet interface. The IP Address for the chassis is displayed on the rear panel of the chassis.
The product is designed for indoor use only. PREOPERATION CHECKS (UNPACKING) 1. Check the module for transport damage and report any damage immediately to Pickering Interfaces. Do not attempt to install the product if any damage is evident. 2. Ensure that the designated area for the product is of a flat and solid construction to support its weight.
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The module should then be carefully pushed into the chassis so its front panel is flush with neighbouring modules before tightening the crosshead screws. Page 3.2 LXI MODULAR REED RELAY MATRIX 65-223...
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SLOT 4 SLOT 1 SLOT 2 Figure 3-4. 65-200 Chassis Slot Numbering If the unit is being used for the first time, refer to “Setting The IP Address” on the following pages. LXI MODULAR REED RELAY MATRIX 65-223 Page 3.3...
If this does occur press and hold the LAN Reset button on the back panel of the device for a full factory reset (see Section 6 “Troubleshooting” for details). Figure 3-6. Example configuration window used to manually set the IP address of a Pickering LXI device Page 3.4...
PC. Alternatively, the driver may be found on the DVD shipped with the product in the “Drivers_LXI” folder: ClientBridge. exe. This driver may also be found on the Pickering Interfaces web-site at: http://www.pickeringtest.info/downloads/drivers/Sys60/ or from the Software Downloads section at: www.pickeringtest.com...
The Configure Chassis button should be used to configure if the plug-ins is different to the configured chassis. As shown in the following figures: Figure 3-8. Example Instrument Configuration Page for 65-200 Chassis Page 3.6 LXI MODULAR REED RELAY MATRIX 65-223...
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SECTION 3 - INSTALLATION pickering Figure 3-9. 65-200 Chassis: Configuring the Instrument Figure 3-10. Instrument With New Configuration for 65-200 Chassis LXI MODULAR REED RELAY MATRIX 65-223 Page 3.7...
SECTION 4 - PROGRAMMING GUIDE PROGRAMMING OPTIONS FOR PICKERING INTERFACES LXI UNITS For information on the installation and use of drivers and the programming of Pickering’s products in various software environments, please refer to the Software User Manual. This is available as a download from: https://www.pickeringtest.com/support/software-drivers-and-downloads...
Programming the Unit - Card Handle 1 The 65-223 can be programmed as “Card Handle 1” where it is divided into 1 sub-unit for the matrix and 1 sub-unit for the isolation switches. This is summarised in Table 4-1 below and Figures 4-1, 4-2 and 4-3.
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Programming the Unit - Card Handle 2-7 The 65-223 can alternatively be programmed as a separate “Card Handle” for each plugin module where each is divided into separate sub-units - one for each matrix and two for the isolation switches. This is summarised in Table 4-2 below.
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(6x8) Figure 4-3. Card Handle 1 - Sub-unit 2 - Isolation Switch Architecture for a 768x8 Matrix With 6 Plugin Modules (all banks of isolation switches programmed as a single 72x8 matrix) LXI MODULAR REED RELAY MATRIX 65-223 Page 4.5...
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= PIPLX_OpCrosspoint( session, cardnum, matsub, 1, 1, 1); err = PIPLX_OpBit(session, cardnum, y1sub, 1, 1); Please refer to documentation for the driver API for detail of these calls and their parameters. LXI MODULAR REED RELAY MATRIX 65-223 Page 4.6...
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SSH (Secure SHell) Interface Refer to the section “Command Line Control of Pickering LXI Instruments” on the following pages for details of how to open this interface and general information on the command set available. After opening an SSH session the 65-223 is controlled as follows:...
LXI instrument from the Windows utility PILMon and provides identical functionality. Enabling the Command Line Control Utility Pickering LXI devices do not provide an SSH server in the normal configuration state, the service must be explicitly enabled.
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LAN Reset button located at the rear of the device in the appropriate manner, refer to Section 6 of this manual for details of this process. Disabling security will stop the SSH service. LXI MODULAR REED RELAY MATRIX 65-223 Page 4.9...
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In the following examples the SSH client PuTTY is used, the user will have to adapt the instructions for any other client. First start up the SSH client and enter the IP address of the LXI device. Press Open for launch. LXI MODULAR REED RELAY MATRIX 65-223 Page 4.10...
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The username for instrument control is ‘sshuser’, the password is that defined by the user when setting security. Once the username and password have been supplied, the LXI device will enter an application providing a command line interface to the switch cards within the device. LXI MODULAR REED RELAY MATRIX 65-223 Page 4.11...
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Before attempting to control a card it is important to understand the switch architecture of that card and to know how to address the required switch. Each Pickering switch card is represented as a set of one or more sub-units, each sub-unit containing one or more switches.
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0 otherwise. <bit(int)> Mask switch on selected subunit of index <bit>. Switch cannot be SwitchMask operated until unmasked. SwitchUnmask <bit(int)> Clear mask of switch on selected subunit of index <bit>. LXI MODULAR REED RELAY MATRIX 65-223 Page 4.13...
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<column(int)> <row(int)> Get state of switch on selected matrix subunit in XpointView position <column> <row>. Returns 1 if coil is energized 0 otherwise.” <column(int)> <row(int)> Mask switch on selected matrix subunit in position XpointMask <column> <row>. Switch can’t be operated until unmasked.” LXI MODULAR REED RELAY MATRIX 65-223 Page 4.14...
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Show help about all commands. Help <command> shows more detailed Help explanation of syntax and meaning of commands. Ends work with pilmon. All resources will be freed but states of cards remain Quit unchanged. LXI MODULAR REED RELAY MATRIX 65-223 Page 4.15...
Through the General SFP application you can display and manage several cards at the same time in separate windows. The application can be launched from the Windows Start menu (All Programs - Pickering Interfaces Ltd - General SFP <version> - General SFP) or from the application folder with GeneralSFP.exe.
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SECTION 4 - PROGRAMMING GUIDE pickering Select Open for the 65-223 you want to control and its Soft Front Panel will be displayed as shown below: Figure 4-5. Example Sub-unit List for the Modular Matrix Tabs on the SFP can be selected to display the main matrix or the matrix that represents the isolation switches.
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Columns are in groups of six and each group serves the Y connections of one 64x8 matrix. The groups are in the left-to-right sequence of A, B, C, D, E, F representing the banks of isolation switches for the six analog buses. LXI MODULAR REED RELAY MATRIX 65-223 Page 4.18...
X1-42 X2-42 X1-43 X2-43 Figure 5-1. 65-223-001 Plugin Module, Dual 64x8, 6 Figure 5-2. 65-223-001 Plugin Module, Dual 64x8, 6 Analog Bus, Direct Y Access - Left Hand Pinout (200-pin Analog Bus, Direct Y Access - Right Hand Pinout (200-pin...
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X1-43 X2-43 Figure 5-3. 65-223-101 Plugin Module, Dual 64x8, 6 Figure 5-4. 65-223-101 Plugin Module, Dual 64x8, 6 Analog Analog Bus, No Direct Y Access - Left Hand Pinout (200- Bus, No Direct Y Access - Right Hand Pinout (200-pin...
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SECTION 5 - CONNECTOR INFORMATION pickering Figure 5-5. 65-223-002 Plugin Module, Single 64x8, 6 Analog Bus, Direct Y Access - Left Hand Pinout (200-pin female LFH connector viewed from front of module) Page 5.3 LXI MODULAR REED RELAY MATRIX 65-223...
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SECTION 5 - CONNECTOR INFORMATION pickering Figure 5-6. 65-223-102 Plugin Module, Single 64x8, 6 Analog Bus, No Direct Y Access - Left Hand Pinout (200- pin female LFH connector viewed from front of module) Page 5.4 LXI MODULAR REED RELAY MATRIX 65-223...
Refer to the Warnings and Cautions at the front of this manual INSTALLATION PROBLEMS The Plug & Play functionality of Pickering switching products generally ensures trouble-free installation. If you do experience any installation problems you should first ensure that all cables are properly connected.
Q All of my device’s lights are on, why don’t I see a green Ready light, even after a few minutes? Your device has a fault, contact your local sales office. Please contact your local Pickering Interfaces sales office for any further support or email: support@pickeringtest.com You can also visit our website for product updates, help and downloadable materials at: http://www.pickeringtest.com...
PCB. The tables can be used in the fault finding process and should be used in conjunction with the corresponding PCB layout diagrams to identify the position of faulty relays. Page 8.1 LXI HIGH DENSITY EMR MATRIX 60-550/551 LXI MODULAR REED RELAY MATRIX 65-223 Page 7.1...
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PCB layout diagrams to indentify the position of faulty relays. The relay look-up tables for the daughterboards fitted to the 65-223 Plugin Module are summarized below: TABLE 8.1 - 32x4 Matrix Daughterboard 1A (Crosspoints X1-1/Y1-1 to X1-32/Y1-4) Used on single and dual 64x8 Plugin Modules TABLE 8.2 - 32x4 Matrix Daughterboard 1B (Crosspoints X1-33/Y1-1 to X1-64/Y1-4)
APPENDIX A - FITTING RACK MOUNTING FLANGES Pickering’s LXI devices are supplied with mounting flanges to enable fitting into a standard 19 inch rack. The following procedure describes the attachment of the flanges to the unit’s side extrusions, a No.1 cross head screwdriver will be required.
YB1 to YB8 YC1 to YC8 YD1 to YD8 YE1 to YE8 YF1 to YF8 Figure B-1. Front Panel Layout for Modular Reed Relay Matrix 65-223 Configured as a 768x8 Matrix With 6 Analog Buses SLOT 5 SLOT 6 SLOT 3...
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1 off 65-223-001 Matrix Plug-in, direct Y access, 6 analog bus made between Y and X or X and X with Y access 5 off 65-223-101 Matrix Plug-in, no direct Y access, 6 analog bus when utilising the analog bus capability.
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